Free Comic Book Day – May 1
Free Comic Book Day is baaaack!
On Saturday May 1, zoom into any participating comic book store and walk out with a FREE comic! (Possibly more – retailers vary on how many free comics they’ll give away, but you’re guaranteed at least one.)
In Albuquerque, a slew of comic book shops are taking part, including
Astro-Zombies, Lobo Anime & Comics, The Comic Warehouse, Tall Tales Comics & Novelties… and more.
Use the Free Comic Book Day store locator to find the store nearest you.
Some shops may also host special events. We know for sure that comic artist Aaron Campbell (Green Hornet and Sherlock Holmes) will be at Astro-Zombie for a signing and to meet the crowd.
PLUS, if you’re a true comic book aficionado and you know your Toy Story from your Iron Man, you can also read FCBD’s exclusive interviews online with comic book artists, writers, and editors.
This freebie giveaway event takes place just once a year, on the first Saturday in May. And no, I’m not going to make a joke about Holy Free Comic Book Day, Batman! That would be beneath me.
Reader Special: Live Comedy Two-For-One Tickets
February 10, 2010 by Tania
Filed under Events, Live Performances
Mention ABQ on the Cheap to get two tickets for the price of one to see nationally touring comics Freddy Charles, Rusty ‘Z’, and Scotty Goff this month. Regular tickets are $15 each, so that makes double the chuckles when you get TWO tickets for 15 smackeroonies.
Here’s the line up for this deal, offered by the Church of Sex & Ice Cream (button my lip) hosted by Rev. Stephen ‘HAHA’ Hunt at the Inn at Rio Rancho on the next three Fridays in February 2010.
Freddy Charles: Pro touring comic since 1987, writer and performer for TV/commercials including Show Time Comedy Club, and winner of Castle Rock Film Festival’s Best Screenplay in 2009.
Friday February 12 at 8 pm
Friday February 12 at 10:30 pm
Rusty ‘Z’: Hypnotic-comic featured on A&E and Comedy Central, who’s put the ‘hip’ in hypnotist at clubs across the country.
Friday February 19 at 7.30 pm
Scotty Goff: Appeared at Laff’s Comedy Club, ABC’s America’s Funniest People, Ed McMahon’s Next BIG Star, and Que Locos on Telemundo. (Apparently there are also dinner and drink specials from Toro Bar & Grill before and during the show.)
Friday February 26 at 6 pm
Friday February 26 at 8:30 pm
These people all look utterly crazy – but that’s what you want from live comedy, isn’t it? After all, the ‘crazy choice’ is either pols or comics. Know which one I’d rather pay to see.
If you buy tickets at the door, they’re $15 each. Buy in advance and they’re $10. But **DEAL ALERT** mention ABQ on the Cheap when booking, and you’ll get TWO tickets for $15.
See details of the comedy shows and then call 505-353 6844 to reserve with this offer.
They also offer two tickets for $15 for the military on some shows, with proof of current or previous service. (Good on ‘em for that.) So you can take that offer or the ABQ on the Cheap one…. although mentioning us does ensure we’re sent more specials for EVERYONE!
Church of Sex & Ice Cream plays at Inn at Rio Rancho, 1465 Rio Rancho Blvd SE ( Hwy 528 ), Rio Rancho.
–Tania
Free Comic Scripting Workshop
If you have a kid (or grown-up) who loves to draw comics, you’ll be interested in this.
On Saturday, May 16 (2009), from 1:00 – 2:00pm, join Shirl Sazynski at Loma Colorado Library for Comic-Scripting 101. In this informative workshop, you’ll learn how to create plot summaries, create character bios, and draw basic thumbnails for comics. Minimum age is 14 for participants, and you must register by Thursday, May 14, by calling the Adult Information Desk at 891-5013 ext. 3033.
This event will be held at Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado Dr NE, Rio Rancho.
–Elizabeth Hanes
COUPON FOR 15% OFF CARDED ACTION FIGURES: STAR WARS, SUPERHEROES & MORE
If action figures, comics, and anime are your thing, this coupon’s for you!
From now through the end of April 2009, use this coupon to save 15% on all carded action figures at Lobo Anime & Comics. This includes all Star Trek, Star Wars, McFarlane, and superhero carded figures. Great gift idea for the comics enthusiast on your list!
Or, if you just need some extra cash, you can take in your old comics, action figures, and collectibles and sell them to Lobo Anime. They’re always buying.
Lobo Anime & Comics is located at 1016 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque. They’re open Monday – Saturday 11:00am – 7:00pm and Sundays noon – 6:00pm.
–Elizabeth Hanes
